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Nicholas B. Bottenus, Durham, NC US

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20150305717

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MULTI-RESOLUTION IMAGING AND ANALYSIS - Methods for determining a mechanical parameter for a sample having a target region include generating a tissue displacement in the target region; transmitting tracking pulses in the target region; receiving corresponding echo signals for the tracking pulses in the target region at a plurality of positions; analyzing the echo signals at one or more multi-resolution pairs of the positions and/or acquisition times; and determining at least one mechanical parameter of the target region based on the echo signals at the one or more multi-resolution pairs of positions and/or acquisition times.

10-29-2015

Nicholas B. Coursolle, Portland, OR US

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20130266124

Magnification Marker for Radiography - An apparatus for a securing a magnification marker to a subject such as a human patient includes an elongated strap that has a length sufficient for surrounding the subject around a region, such as a knee or pelvis, that is to be radiographed. A radiopaque magnification marker of a predetermined size is carried by the strap. Fasteners are included for fastening the strap to itself with the strap in a fastened configuration surrounding the subject, thereby to secure the strap to the subject with the magnification marker adjacent to the region to be radiographed. In one embodiment, the strap is stretchable and configured to allow the fastened strap to slide along the subject to adjust the position of the magnification marker relative to the region.

10-10-2013

Nicholas B. Drinnan, Highgate Hill AU

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20110201794

Disaccharides for drug discovery - Methods are described for the preparation of combinatorial libraries of potentially biologically active disaccharide compounds. These compounds are variously functionalized, with a view to varying lipid solubility size, function an other properties, with the particular aim of discovering novel drug or drug-like compounds, or compounds with useful properties. The invention provides intermediates, processes and synthetic strategies for the solution or solid phase synthesis of disaccharides, variously functionalized about the sugar ring, including the addition of aromaticity and charge, and the placement of pharmaceutically useful groups and isosteres.

08-18-2011

Nicholas B. Goracke, Rochester, MN US

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20080294872

DEFRAGMENTING BLOCKS IN A CLUSTERED OR DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention provides techniques for defragmenting blocks of resources allocated to perform computing jobs on a distributed or clustered system so that more contiguous physical resources may be made available to users submitting new job requests. Typically, the defragmentation process is performed when a job is submitted that requires access to a computing block that is larger than any currently available block in the parallel computing system.

11-27-2008

Nicholas B. Hansen, Fayetteville, GA US

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20140047811

DOOR PROP IN A LAWN MOWER - A mower for cutting grass includes a platform with a motor located thereon. A door on the platform has a first position blocking a discharge and a second door position away from the discharge. A bag has an inlet that mates to a discharge. A support is connected to the platform and a door prop is movably mounted on the support. The door prop has a first position not in engagement with the door to permit the door to be in the first position and having a second position in which a segment of the door prop engages with the door to retain the door in the second position. A handle extends up from the platform. An operable member is mounted on the handle. A connector extends between the door prop and the operable member to transmit force to move the door prop.

02-20-2014

20140373499

DOOR PROP IN A LAWN MOWER - A mower for cutting grass includes a platform with a motor located thereon. A door on the platform has a first position blocking a discharge and a second door position away from the discharge. A bag has an inlet that mates to a discharge. A support is connected to the platform and a door prop is movably mounted on the support. The door prop has a first position not in engagement with the door to permit the door to be in the first position and having a second position in which a segment of the door prop engages with the door to retain the door in the second position. A handle extends up from the platform. An operable member is mounted on the handle. A connector extends between the door prop and the operable member to transmit force to move the door prop.

12-25-2014

Nicholas B. Johnson, Dayton, MN US

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20150175226

HYDRAULIC TRACK TENSIONING AND RECOIL SYSTEM - A hydraulic tensioning system for a tracked undercarriage is configured to position an idler wheel, supported by a frame assembly, relative to a drive sprocket. The hydraulic tensioning system includes at least one fluid actuator unit with a body that defines a recoil chamber, a tension chamber, and a wall in between the two chambers. A piston assembly is positioned between the body and idler wheel. A ram assembly is positioned between the body and frame assembly. A recoil circuit is in fluid communication with the recoil chamber and a tank. A fluid in the recoil chamber is relieved through a relief valve when the idler wheel is displaced. Fluid is introduced to the recoil chamber, urging the idler wheel away from the frame assembly, via the piston assembly. A tensioning fluid within the tension chamber selectively urges the idler wheel away from the frame assembly, via the ram assembly.

06-25-2015

Nicholas B. La Thangue, Bridge Of Weir GB

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20090311244

Screening Method - This invention relates to a novel screening method that identifies simple molecular markers that are predictive of whether a particular disease condition is responsive to a specific treatment. Also, a method of diagnosing the susceptibility of an individual suffering from a disease to treatment with an HDAC inhibitor is provided. Also provided is a method of treating a proliferative disease or a condition which involves a change in cell differentiation or growth rate in a patient.

12-17-2009

20140369999

SCREENING METHOD - This invention relates to a novel screening method that identifies simple molecular markers that are predictive of whether a particular disease condition is responsive to a specific treatment. Also, a method of diagnosing the susceptibility of an individual suffering from a disease to treatment with an HDAC inhibitor is provided. Also provided is a method of treating a proliferative disease or a condition which involves a change in cell differentiation or growth rate in a patient.

12-18-2014

Nicholas B. Missos, Winona Lake, IN US

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20090093853

System For Forming A Tendon-Bone Graft - A system for forming a tendon-bone graft. The system can include at least one support that is adapted to support the tendon-bone graft. The system can further include at least one clamp that is adapted to engage the tendon-bone graft to clamp the tendon-bone graft to the at least one support. The system can also include at least one cutting member that is operable to resect the tendon-bone graft. The at least one cutting member or the at least one support can be moveable relative to the other of the at least one cutting member or the at least one support to resect the tendon-bone graft.

04-09-2009

Nicholas B. Peterson, San Jose, CA US

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20140266340

INTEGRATED CLOCK DIFFERENTIAL BUFFERING - Integrated clock differential buffering. A first phase locked loop (PLL) circuit having a first clocking ratio is coupled to receive an input differential clock signal. The first PLL circuit generates a first reference clock signal. A second PLL circuit having a second clocking ratio is coupled to receive the input differential clock signal. The second PLL circuit to generate a second reference clock signal. A first set of clock signal output buffers are coupled to receive the first reference clock signal and to provide a first differential reference clock signal corresponding to the first reference clock signal. A second set of clock signal output buffers is coupled to receive the second reference clock signal and to provide a second differential reference clock signal corresponding to the second reference clock signal. The first PLL circuit, the second PLL circuit, the first set of output buffers and the second set of output buffers reside within an integrated circuit package also having a die to receive at least the first differential reference clock signal.

09-18-2014

20150085458

Reducing Far End Crosstalk in Single Ended Interconnects and Buses - Inductive coupling arising between adjacent vias in interconnect technologies (commonly associated with printed circuit boards or package) can be combatted through the addition of metal plates to vias. The plates generate capacitive coupling that can compensate for the inductive crosstalk normally generated between vias in printed circuit boards or packages. When the added plates of two neighboring vias overlap with each other, a capacitive coupling is generated. By balancing the inductive coupling with capacitive coupling, an effective reduction of far end crosstalk may be obtained.

03-26-2015

20150188548

INTEGRATED CLOCK DIFFERENTIAL BUFFERING - Integrated clock differential buffering. A first phase locked loop (PLL) circuit having a first clocking ratio is coupled to receive an input differential clock signal. The first PLL circuit generates a first reference clock signal. A second PLL circuit having a second clocking ratio is coupled to receive the input differential clock signal. The second PLL circuit to generate a second reference clock signal. A first set of clock signal output buffers are coupled to receive the first reference clock signal and to provide a first differential reference clock signal corresponding to the first reference clock signal. A second set of clock signal output buffers is coupled to receive the second reference clock signal and to provide a second differential reference clock signal corresponding to the second reference clock signal. The first PLL circuit, the second PLL circuit, the first set of output buffers and the second set of output buffers reside within an integrated circuit package also having a die to receive at least the first differential reference clock signal.

07-02-2015

Nicholas B. Saccketti, Tucson, AZ US

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20120104148

GUIDED MUNITIONS INCLUDING SELF-DEPLOYING DOME COVERS AND METHODS FOR EQUIPPING GUIDED MUNITIONS WITH THE SAME - Embodiments of a guided munition are provided, as are embodiments of a method for equipping a guided munition with a self-deploying dome cover. In one embodiment, the guided munition includes a munition body, a seeker dome coupled to the munition body, and a self-deploying dome cover disposed over the seeker dome. The self-deploying dome cover is configured to deploy and expose the seeker dome during munition flight in response to aerodynamic forces acting on the self-deploying dome cover.

05-03-2012

20120298873

STRAY LIGHT BAFFLE FOR A SEEKER OR OTHER SENSOR SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A stray light baffle for a seeker or other sensor system and a method for making the same are provided. The seeker, for example, may include a first receiver configured to receive an infrared signal, a second receiver configured to receive a radio frequency signal, a dichroic mirror configured to reflect the infrared signal toward the first receiver and to transmit the radio frequency signal toward the second receiver, and a stray light baffle having a coarse surface comprising a plurality of peaks and a plurality of valleys, wherein an average height of the plurality of peaks is greater than or equal to an average width of the plurality of valleys.

11-29-2012

Nicholas B. Segobiano, Saint Louis, MO US

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20100247838

METHOD OF MAKING BEAD-STIFFENED COMPOSITE PARTS AND PARTS MADE THEREBY - A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured.

09-30-2010

20110311778

Bead-Stiffened Composite Parts - A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured.

12-22-2011

20150079338

BEAD-STIFFENED COMPOSITE PARTS - A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured.

03-19-2015

Patent applications by Nicholas B. Segobiano, Saint Louis, MO US

Nicholas B. Sime, Racine, WI US

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20090195711

Tactile Signal Transfer Arrangement - A signal transfer arrangement is provided for conveying a signal from a first location to a second location. The signal transfer arrangement includes an articulated support structure rotatably mounted on a base located on a support surface. The support structure has a mobile collection device for receiving an input signal from at least one input emission device at the first location positioned on the support surface without contact between the collection device and the emission device, and transferring the input signal to the second location.

08-06-2009

Nicholas B. Sunder, Salmon Arm CA

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20100229428

FOOTWEAR WITH RETRACTABLE SPIKES - A shoe and an apparatus for selectively extending spikes from the bottom of a shoe. The shoe has a sole having a longitudinal direction a plurality of spike apertures. The apparatus comprises a plurality of spike assemblies, each being locatable within one of the spike apertures an elongate member extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the shoe and a cyclically alternating positioner for moving the elongate member between the first and second positions. The positioner including an actuating button. Depressing the actuating button a first time causes the positioner to move the elongate member to a first position whereat the spikes are extended from the sole. Depressing the actuating button a second time causes the positioner to move the elongate member to the second position whereat the spikes are retracted into the sole.

09-16-2010

Nicholas B. Temple, Jr., Yakima, WA US

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20090057191

Stackable and collapsible pallet container - The pallet container is stackable on similar containers, without resting on the goods within the containers below, preventing damage to the palleted goods. Side panels of the pallet container hinge upon fold onto the base of the stabilize the propellers of a wind machine or alternatively a wind powered generator, and more particularly a system. The invention comprises a transportable and collapsible storage container, sized to receive a pallet of stacked articles. The storage container is stackable, to support a similar container stacked on top, without damage to the palleted contents stored within the container. The load of the storage container stacked above is handled by the walls of the storage container below. Preferably, the four walls of the pallet container hinge at the base of each wall, to fold flat for compact storage. The walls may be solid, slatted, meshed or grate. The walls interlock, when raised from the flat, storage position, to prevent unwanted folding of the container. The storage container may be employed as a stand-alone rack system, or in a carrier, such as a rail car, flatbed truck or trailer combination.

03-05-2009

Nicholas B. Tufillaro, Corvallis, OR US

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20090153132

Methods and apparatus for computing and using a spectral map for performing nonlinear calibration of a signal path - In one embodiment, a spectral map for performing nonlinear calibration of a signal path is developed by 1) identifying a set of frequency locations for a set of particular output signal spurs that result from applying one-tone and two-tone input signals covering a bandwidth of interest to the signal path; 2) developing, based on the set of frequency locations, a spectral map for predistorting, in the frequency domain, signals that are applied to, or received from, the signal path in the time domain; and 3) saving the spectral map for performing nonlinear calibration of the signal path.

06-18-2009

Nicholas B. Wettels, Los Angeles, CA US

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20120240691

ELASTOMERIC OPTICAL TACTILE SENSOR - A tactile sensor may include at least one light source and multiple light sensors within a common, protective housing. Each light sensor may be oriented to detect light originating from the light source. The housing may include flexible material that deforms in response to force applied to an external surface of the housing. In turn, this may cause changes in the intensity of light that is detected by the light sensors. A signal processing system may generate information that is representative of the magnitude of the applied force in at least two orthogonal directions based on the intensity of light detected by the light sensors. Each light sensor may be contained within a cavity in the housing. The cavity may be configured such that its geometry affects the sensitivity of the light sensor to the applied force.